Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Below is the course outline and various subjects/assignments that will be discussed in class. Weeks 1-4: Grammar, Mechanics & Vocabulary Syllabus Overview Grammar Review Test Paragraph Writing MLA Style Chapter reading Spelling Synonyms Fragments Run-On Sentences Cutting out the Fat Capitalization *First ESSAY DUE* Week 5-6: Introduction to Writing an Essay Choosing a topic Narrowing down a topic Structure of an Essay Pre-Writing Writing a First Draft Revising Editing Narration Peer Review Chapter reading *Second ESSAY DUE* Week 7-10: Essay Writing Description Senses Peer Review Educated Emailing Third ESSAY DUE Week 11-14: Essay Writing Process Essay Peer Review Final ESSAY DUE Finals: General Education Goals/Objectives: Goal 4: Demonstrates effective communication VCSU Ability and Skill Level: This course meets the following ability and skill level: Communication Ability (Writing Skill Levels 1 and 2). Relationship to Campus Theme: Students will participate in writing assignments that relate to the campus theme: Nature, Technology and Beyond Classroom Policies: